Backend Developer (C++)

Why we are recommending

• Opportunity to join a game studio awarded multiple times by different organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and programmers to implement game servers and improve the networking layer.
• Implement state-of-the-art online features to our game engine.
• Integrate SDKs required for gameplay and live service.
• Stay up-to-date on network and online programming in general and your specialties in particular.

Requirements

• Fluency in C++.
• Experience with high performance multithreaded socket models and network programming over Linux or Windows.
• GO, C#, Python is a strong plus.
• Understanding of internet and network architectures with bandwidth considerations.
• Deep understanding of client-server methodology, scalability, and security considerations.
• Strong general programming and code architecture skills.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable, and functional code.
• Commitment to code quality, documentation, and testing procedures.
• Smooth communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and strong self-organization skills.

Will be a plus:

• Experience of real-time multiplayer game development.
• Experience of at least one full development cycle from conception to shipping.
• Experience with database design and usage in scalable systems. Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL.
• Degree in computer science or software engineering or equivalent.
• Passion for games and interest in the games industry.

Company offers

• Opportunity to join a game studio awarded multiple times by different organizations.
• A fast-moving work environment driven by the people with a passion for games.
• The option to work from time to time in our other office in Helsinki or in Kajaani.
• Good benefits, incl. comprehensive health and travel insurance and dental care.
• Flexible working environment and autonomous teams.
• Opportunity to grow and develop into more responsible roles.

Hiring process

• Screening interview with recruiting company Toughbyte (30 min).
• Technical + culture fit interview with HR and team lead (60 minutes).
• Test task (~ 10-16 hours).
• The final technical + culture fit interview, where the NDA will be signed and the details of the project will be revealed.